Akeem Jenkins

Hello, I'm Akeem Jenkins

A Startup Janitor at Cloaked, focusing on encryption, compliance, IT, DevSecOps and Security.

I believe that technology is one of the greatest enablers of humanity. Whether it's something simple like the light bulb or as complex as a space shuttle, the constant pulse of advancing technology transforms the lives of every human on the planet.

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Skills (and gaps)

I’d rather be explicit than over-claim. Here’s what I’m strong at, what I’m growing, and what I’m not.

Strong

Areas where I’m confident delivering outcomes.

Information SecuritySecurity LeadershipOrg-wide ownership (IT + Cloud + Security)Budget ownership ($3–$5M)Cloud cost ownership (AWS run rate $1–$2M/yr)Cloud SecurityAWS (EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, ALB/ELB, API Gateway, SSO)TerraformAWS Control TowerDevSecOpsCI/CD (GitHub)CI pipeline authoring & platform engineeringKubernetesArgo CDContainer Security (ECR/images)Identity & Access Management (Okta, SSO, CASB)Identity migrations (Okta → Rippling)EncryptionGRC (ISO 27001/27701, SOC 2, PCI DSS)Compliance Automation (Drata)Compliance program ownership (Series A → Series B)SOC 2 engineering controls enforcement (Jira ticketing/push policy)Application SecurityIncident Response & InvestigationWAF / IDS / IPSSASE / ZTNACloudflareCloudflare Workers (edge compute, caching)Cloudflare security gateway (API protection, WAF, domain migrations)LinuxSupply Chain SecurityBug bounty program ownership (HackerOne)Observability strategy & rollout (Datadog)Cloud security posture management (Wiz)Scaling infra from 0 → 250k+ paying usersGolangIT Operations (ITIL, Jira Service Management)AI enablement / Center of Excellence (Cursor, Claude, Gemini, agentic tools)Vendor management & contract negotiationNetworking fundamentals

Moderate

I’ve shipped here, but I’m not pretending it’s my core identity.

PythonSecurity tooling (Wiz, AWS Security Hub, bug bounty, pen testing)MicroservicesDistributed systems architectureDockerGitLabInternal IT program buildout (tickets, onboarding, asset lifecycle)HRIS / IT platform rollouts (Rippling migration)People management (director + security engineer)Budget ownershipProduct management

Familiar

Useful supporting skills I can lean on as needed.

Open source toolingOpenStackScripting (bash, Perl)C (legacy/embedded exposure)Japanese (professional working proficiency)

Gaps

Areas where I have less depth today (and won’t waste your time).

Mobile app development (iOS/Android)ML model training / research (beyond applied/security use-cases)Marketing (growth, demand gen, brand)Legal (contracts, corporate law)Finance (accounting, FP&A)

About Me

A passionate technologist with a diverse background from startups to the fortune 500

Professional Background

Currently, I work at Cloaked, a security and privacy company, where I serve as a Startup Janitor. My role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including encryption, compliance, IT infrastructure, DevSecOps, and overall security.

I've had the privilege of being part of several startups throughout my career, each venturing into distinct domains - from kitchen equipment sales to Bitcoin mining solutions, cosmetics manufacturing, and software development in the security and privacy realm.

These experiences have taught me that startups can serve as fertile grounds for learning and connecting seemingly unrelated topics, while building diverse skill sets and broadening understanding of various industries.

Personal Interests & Hobbies

Japan & Japanese language
Cardano (ADA 4 Life)
Gardening & sustainable living
Crypto mining & blockchain technology
Solar Power and Batteries
Camping
Grip Sports & HIT Training via ARX

Philosophy

I believe that technology is one of the greatest enablers of humanity. Whether it's something simple like the light bulb or as complex as a space shuttle, the constant pulse of advancing technology transforms the lives of every human on the planet.

Projects

A mix of digital and physical projects that reflect my diverse interests

Digital Bits

JAMF FileVault Recovery Key Extractor

Open Source

A Go-based tool for extracting FileVault recovery keys from JAMF Pro. Features automatic computer discovery, dual API support, comprehensive audit logging, and CSV report generation for IT administrators.

GoJAMF Pro APIFileVaultmacOS SecurityIT Administration
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Security & Privacy Tools

Active

Developing encryption and compliance tools at Cloaked, focusing on protecting user data and ensuring regulatory compliance.

EncryptionComplianceDevSecOpsIT Security

Open Source Contributions

Ongoing

Contributing to various open source projects in the security and privacy space.

GitHubSecurityPrivacyOpen Source

Websites

ARX Locations
Live

A location-based service platform providing comprehensive location data and services.

Visit arxlocations.com
FastList
Live

An agentic, next-generation classified site built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Post, browse, and interact with listings using AI assistants or agents. Features instant photo posting, zip code-based listings, and seamless integration with LLMs.

MCPAI IntegrationClassifiedsAPI
Visit fastlist.org

Physical Things

Sustainable Garden

Active

Maintaining a productive garden with various vegetables and herbs, practicing sustainable farming methods.

Organic FarmingSustainabilityFood Production

Chicken Farming

Active

Raising chickens for eggs and meat, learning about animal husbandry and sustainable food production.

Animal HusbandrySustainable FarmingFood Security

Crypto Mining Setup

Active

Building and maintaining cryptocurrency mining operations, learning about blockchain technology and energy management.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyEnergy ManagementHardware

These projects represent my commitment to continuous learning and building things that matter.

Patents

14 patents in security, cryptography, and application protection technologies

Key Technology Areas

  • • Cryptographic agility & algorithm selection
  • • Post-quantum cryptography
  • • Dynamic security systems
  • • Application protection & self-replication
  • • Network security & vulnerability scanning
  • • Trusted execution environments
  • • Certificate management & auditing

Patent Portfolio

  • • 14 total patents (2021-2023)
  • • US and international (WO) filings
  • • Focus on real-world security challenges
  • • Innovation in legacy system integration
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Content

Things I've published and written about

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Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you.

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, and ways to make technology work better for people.

Email

hello@akeemjenkins.com

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@cipherslice

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/akeemjenkins

GitHub

github.com/akeemjenkins